Activision Publishing has squeaked out a projected release date for the next themed entry to the Guitar Hero franchise, Guitar Hero: Van Halen.

Following in the footsteps of Aerosmith and Metallica themed editions of the series, Guitar Hero: Van Halen will aim to provide a similar experience, focussing on the band’s career and songs.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen is said to be releasing on December 22nd on the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360. Check out a full list of songs to be included with the game below:

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Another Guitar Hero? So soon? It’s only one band? Okayyyy…So, what’s new? It’s Aerosmith! Now this is where you decide if you’re super excited, or not.

Setting a whole game around one band can be very risky after producing the three best rhythm games in ages. Not only is it a matter of hearing the same sound over and over again but you also stand the chance of losing hardcore followers who reckon that they’ve (Neversoft) lost the plot and are now just doing Guitar Hero sequels of bands.

Continue reading El33tonline’s review of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

Earlier in the year Activision announced Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first music-based game to feature one band.

The game will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PS2. The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are being developed by Neversoft Entertainment, the Wii version by Vicarious Visions and the PS2 version by Budcat. It is expected to be hit shelves this June.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will span the band’s career and will include Aerosmith’s greatest hits as well as songs from famous artists that they have performed or been inspired by.

Now hot off the press, here is the US boxart for the game.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock players can download Aerosmith’s ‘Dream On’ from Xbox Live Marketplace. The track is only available for free until today at 2 pm PT so hurry!

The free download is to celebrate the announcement of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first music-based game to feature a single band.